"Aotearoa's Leading Futurist" - BusinessDesk

Ben Reid works as a strategy advisor with leadership teams across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and internationally, focusing on AI, emerging technologies and innovation.

Constantly curious: Ben is the author of the long-running Memia newsletter, read by thousands around the world each week, which tracks the cutting edge of AI and other frontier technologies, together with future implications for business and society.

He is a regular commentator and public speaker focusing on the latest AI developments - and his 2024 book Fast Forward Aotearoa explores how exponential technologies are defining the future of New Zealand .... and what can be done about it.

With over 30 years of career experience across software development, enterprise architecture, digital transformation and AI strategy consulting, Ben combines technical expertise with strategic foresight, guiding businesses through complex decisions to thrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

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